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HALO Flex Energy Generators || Manufactured by B¿RRX Medical (now Covidien) || 540 Oakmead Parkway || Sunnyvale, CA 95085. || The HALO Flex Energy Generator is indicated for use for the coagulation of soft tissue. The HALO Flex System is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to, the esophagus, including Barrett's Esophagus.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.